Where Malone Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Malone Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 61534, 62682, 61734. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Malone Township
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Malone Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.3% across Illinois. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Illinois. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.9% across Illinois. In all, Malone Township runs above Illinois on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Malone Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 12.1% across Illinois. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Malone Township is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 9.9% across Illinois. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Illinois figure falls outside Malone Township’s likely range; Malone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 61534, 62682, 61734, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Malone Township adults…
Malone Township runs above IL on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Illinois
Share of adults, with the Illinois figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Malone Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Illinois.
Care in and near Malone Township
No hospital or community health center in Malone Township itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Malone Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Malone Township adults are doing
About the same as Illinois on each measure.
1 in 3 Malone Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Malone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 13.8% across Illinois.
Malone Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manito Township | B− | 37.1% | 12.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Allens Grove Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sand Prairie Township | B− | 37.7% | 12.7% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Prairie Creek Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Delavan Township | B− | 37.7% | 12.6% | 14.9% | ZIP 61734 |
Allens Grove Township and Prairie Creek Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Malone Township adults live with a disability (Illinois 27.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Malone Township
Why doesn’t Malone Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Malone Township.
What hospital is closest to Malone Township?
Hopedale Hospital in Hopedale, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Malone Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Malone Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Illinois figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.